Network Engineer

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Network Engineer to support our DoD customer in the Ft.

Meade, MD area.

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing and planning network communication systems.

This position includes designing network architecture, conducting cost/benefit analysis, selecting efficient hardware/software, testing designs, monitoring hardware, planning upgrades, advising on requirements, and maintaining technical expertise in network interconnections and new communication technologies.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS163, T1, Band 4

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and plan network communication systems.
- Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis and select efficient hardware/software solutions.
- Test network design and monitor hardware operations.
- Plan enhancements and upgrades to the network.
- Advise users on hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
- Maintain technical expertise in network and computer hardware interconnection.
- Evaluate new communication technologies.
- Determine user requirements and design specifications for networks and IT systems.
- Monitor networks to ensure network availability.
- Perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct installation of new or modified hardware and associated software applications.
- Design and conduct tests and evaluations of IT networks and systems.
- Analyze and organize hardware and software solutions through network modeling and planning.
- Evaluate new IT network technologies and make recommendations for integration.
- Plan new network configurations and integration to maintain optimal performance.
- Provide subject matter expertise for joint full spectrum (terrestrial and space) network interoperability and integration.
- Collaborate with federal labs and research organizations to support emerging technology initiatives.
- Execute processes to obtain system operations approval from the Government.
- Perform engineering services for commercial technologies like big data platforms or cyber weapons.
- Support mission systems by developing requirements for mission systems and networks.
- Analyze cyberspace policies and provide technical expertise on related reports.
- Develop operational plans integrating short-term strategies with long-term priorities for cyberspace capabilities.
- Support capability modernization efforts, including transitioning to cloud-based environments or 5G capabilities.

- Develop architectural designs and perform security remediation measures.

Minimum Requirements:

Journeyman

- Security Clearance: Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) OR must have held an active DoD Top Secret clearance within the past 2 years and be in-scope for re...